The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-02-26

Tuesday. Feb. rs. and nc settled down 10
work The following bills were passed In the
senate: Amending the statute limiting the au-
thority OF township boards 20 vote money for
current expenses; 10 require security for costs
In stay OF proceedings upon verdicts and indg-
re the eannts 81 Msn,ou sna attach ~
f.eolenaw COUNTY; requiring the preserva-
ton Of all bills allowed by township boards.
clerk sna FOR i inspsetsn o. tsssayers. BINS intro
duccd To provide for the recording 81 deeds
and mortgages IN the several assessment dis
trlcts la separate books: % further regulate as
signments FOR tho bonoht OF creditors 10 punish
truahoy. Tho House passed a bill incorpcrat ng
the village OF Baldwin: aud after Ions and
ardent debate declined 70 pass a bin 20 repeal
the Baker conspiracy law, measure de-
signed 10 prevent strikes and obnoxious 20 tho
Tho use oonourred In the senate resolut on
20 submit n constitutional amendment az the
spring election TO increase the Governors sal
AIRY from sluOO ~ $500 and those OF other state
officers In proportion. Gov Luce sent mes
sage 90 the House calling attention 20 the me-
mortal OF the General Assembly OF Ohio, asking
that Michigan, Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin
unite IA erecting memorial structure In Mari
eta. Ohio. la memory OF the service
Of the free States OF the Northwest aud cele-
bratng tho Same April 7. 1855. Governor Luce
recommends the acceptance of the proposition
message received from the Governor not
ing his approval OF the bifis increasing the
number OF Supreme Judges 10 fse, and extend-
int their tofIns 70 ten years; regulating the use
lands 60 tho Aipona and Petoskey Railroad
Company 20 provide for the appointment OF
State agent 70 look alter the interests OF al. .
! charged convicts, procuring them employment,
oti F; 70 organize Gogobic County.
bills 10 repeal an net prohibiting intorfer-
enco with the regular business OF railroad COM
panies or other firms and 10 incorporate the
State Baptist Association were introduced in
/ the senate February ~. The following were
passed House bill 20 abolish the Superior
| Court OF Detroit the bill 20 make an approrri-
alton for completing the index for Michigan sol
| diers In the late war; the joint resolution re-.
| questing Michigan Congressman 20 urge nm
adjustment Of the claims between the United
states and the States and Territories, and sew
oral local bills. In the House bills were intro
duced TO regulate the manner In which insur-
anco companies not organized In Michigan shall
| do businerS thereini to amend the act proyid.
| ing for the treatment OF dependent children at
| tho hospital OF the Michi<ln University; 20
| prevent unjust discrimination In tolls and pas
senger rates ON Railroads.&c. 20 regulate the use OF
text books in public schools o. provide for
the organization Of lodges OF the Ancient Or.
| der OF United Workmon 70 amend the act reln-
tive 90 sleeping parlor and chair cars rail-
roads in Michigan; 20 prohibit tho use OF stoves
| In passenger cars 20 amend the net relative 10
chutes and hshways In dams across MICHIGAN
streams 10 mako an appropriation for electric
| lights in the Michigan Insane Asylum; 20 pre-
vent Probate Judges serving as Trustees OF In-
sane Asylums 10 complete and furnish tho
House Of Correction and branch OF the State
Prison at Marquette. 10 prohibit the use
| OF scrip and store orders In payment OF
| iubtlorb. 10 CbtOhnhn an Asylum IoF
insane criminals; TO regulate the rates
Of telephone companies; TO make nn appfo>
printion for the school for the Blind 60 give the
United States exclusive control Of land set apart
| for public buildings at East Saginaw; 60 pro
vide for tho punishment qf.lNfofAs charged IN
courts with assault wite. Jeinpt 10 XII and
/ Several local bills were passed Joint resolu-
| ton passed the House authorizing the appoint
ment o. committee consisting o. three mem ~
| proceed 20 Lyons and learn the extent OF tho
| damages wrought by the Hood, with view OF
| extending state aid Co tho unfortunate citzons
LITTLE beyond the introduction Of few bills
was done IN the Legislature February II. The
labor members presented bill TO prevent tho
employment by corporation OF persons not
citizens and another 10 prohibit the contract
| system in prisons. Bills were introduced TO
| prevent railroad companies from employing
men addicted to liquor to prevent tho use OF
| stoves railroad trains. and 20 incorporate no.
| tel companies The bill @ establish homo
for feoble-minded children was tabled Tho
| special committee appointed 10 visit Lyons re-
ported that great distress existed there. They
recommend that liberal appropriation for the
relief Of tn citlzens be made by the State. Gov.
| Luce sent 90 the senate the name OF Col. Al
| fred VI. Heath Of Ionia 70 be Labor Commits
| sionor.
THE following bills were passed by the SEN
ate Feb IS; Giving excius We authority 10 tho
United States over tho site for public buildings
at Saginaw and Bay City to incorporate tho
! city OF Midland. in Midland County; tho joint
resolution asking Congress TO pass the dopcn-
| dent pension bill over the Presidents veto by u
| party vote ~ 10 \; tho concurrent resolu-
| ton appropriAting 81 900 for blasting tho
ice gorge and 5000 for tho relief Of tho
flood sufferers nc Lyons Bills were intro
duced TO protect the chastity OF girls between
| the ages 81 IA and 10 wears 60 make an nppro-
| priation for the State Library % amend the act
| relative 10 the organization and government OF
mutual FIRE. marine, and inland insurance com
| panies 10 make an appropriation for the In
| dustrial Home for Girls 20 authorize the officers
| OF the state Agricultural Society TO permanent
~ locate tho state fair 20 provide Tor the treo-
/ ton aud furnishing Of an executive mansion
10 authorize the organization 81 corporations
| 20 carry on the business OF buying.
selling and breeding live stock % establish n
State agency for the care of juvenile offenders
! 20 better protect the interests OF wives whose
| sossed OF sufficient property for their support
| 20 appropriate State swamp lands Ia H.d Of tho
construction Of railroad from Houghton 20
| ROckiand, IA the county OF Ontonagon eHtab-
Stato agricultural colleges. tn morning Sos
sion OF the House was largely taken up by "A
| lively discussion over contested cleo
| tion case i'm Isabella County-kalph Va.
finally tabloid. The House PASSED tho
joint resolution approprinting $1,000 for
the relief II sufferers by the Hood az Lyons
also bills appropriating ", 500 In aid ~ the l0nin
HouAe OF Correction % supply u d' fisioncy 20
authorizes Carol ton. In Saginaw County, 20 bor-
| row money 10 bnild n bridge 60 incorporate tho
village OF knlkaska. knikaskn County. bill
was introduced 20 provide for n Lotpital barn.
aud carriage house for the SOLDIER Home. The
Joint rcaolutian asking Congress 20 pass the do
pondent pension bill over tho Presidents veto
was the subject OF a lively debate In the House,
but was finally passed by vote OFT 10 L..
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